In addition to the courses below, the department may offer the following Special Topics
courses: UNHP 3250-3299. Special Topics. (1-3). To accommodate student interests and faculty inspiration. May feature scholars-in-residence,
museum exhibits, or other timely opportunities. Innovation in content and format encouraged.
May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former
grade. UNHP 4150-4199. Contemporary Issues. (3). Selected contemporary issues to be approached in terms of demographic, social, economic,
political, cultural, and historical dimensions; perspectives from social sciences
and humanities; emphasis on social policies as problem solving strategies. Varied
topics based on broad thematic areas such as public education; race and ethnic relations;
criminal justice system; religion in public life; role of media in political discussion.
May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former
grade. UNHP 4250-4299. Cross-Cultural Perspectives. (3). Emphasis on global environment; area study or thematic approach with consideration
of demographic, social, economic, political, cultural, and historical dimensions;
perspectives from social sciences and humanities. May include such topics and areas
as concept of the Third World, the non-western mind, the Middle East, Eastern Europe,
Japan, or post-colonial Africa. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not
be repeated to improve a former grade. UNHP 4350-4399. Science and Technology. (3). Emphasis on relationship between science and technological innovation on the one
hand and ethics, values, and public policy on the other. Includes basic science content
suitable for non-science majors, as well as perspectives from social sciences and
humanities. May include varied topics such as environmental issues, biomedical engineering,
space program, artificial intelligence, human factors analysis, the mind and the brain.
May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former
grade. UNHP 4450-4499. Interdisciplinary Special Topics. (3). Themes and topics that lend themselves to interdisciplinary discussion and analysis.
Emphasis on texts and primary sources, as well as innovative teaching formats. May
be team-taught by faculty from two or more disciplines. May apply toward Honors Certificate.
May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former
grade.

UNHP 1100 - The Honors Forum (1) Weekly meeting of Honors students. Discussion led by faculty and/or students on various topics. Honors credit requires grade of "B" (3.0). May not be repeated to improve former grade.

UNHP 4150 - Econ of Social Issues (3)Selected contemporary issues to be approached in terms of demographic, social, economic, political, cultural, and historical dimensions; perspectives from social sciences and humanities; emphasis on social policies as problem solving strategies. Varied topics based on broad thematic areas such as public education; race and ethnic relations; criminal justice system; religion in public life; role of media in political discussion. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.

UNHP 4900 - Adv Honors Projects (1-3)Designed for individuals or small groups of students working collaboratively. Students encouraged to design own projects. May include reading, research, discussion group, or experiential projects. Advanced projects assume sufficient background for advanced level. Credit varies according to project. Application to department and college honors programs at their discretion. Letter grade unless student application for credit/no credit approved before registration. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours credit. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.

UNHP 4999 - Honors Thesis (3)In conjunction with a faculty mentor, most often from student's major department. Guidelines for students and faculty and applications available from Honors Office. Preliminary applications should be completed two semesters in advance. Formal applications due before final examinations week in semester preceding semester in which credit sought. Letter grade unless student application for credit/no credit approved before registration. Honors credit requires grade of "B" (3.0). May not be repeated to improve a former grade.